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Gerald W. Peskin, MD

Arch Surg. 2001;136:832-834.

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During the year 2000 many innovative and informative articles appeared in surgical and surgical-related journals. After careful consideration, the editors have selected the following 10 articles as presenting the most valuable information for clinical practice. We hope that this list will be helpful to you in staying abreast of significant practice-related innovations.

The articles are presented in random order.

Ng EK, Lam YH, Sung JJ, et al. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori Prevents Recurrence of Ulcer After Simple Closure of Duodenal Ulcer Perforation

Ann Surg. 2000;231:153-158.

One of the few indications for ulcer surgery that remains is the perforated ulcer. The role of Helicobacter pylori in ulcer recurrence after simple closure of a perforation has been unclear, and therefore, this randomized prospective trial of antihelicobacter therapy with a control group receiving a 4-week course of omeprazole is of great value. Of the 51 patients assigned to . . . [Full Text of this Article]

From the Department of Surgery, University of California–Davis, East Bay, Oakland.